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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.05, 471.84 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.05, 471.84 and 231.53 is: 319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.05 : 471.84 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.05/471.84 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.05x = 471.84 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.05x = 109,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,245.12/342.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.38

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